Reaching readers at Leipzig Book Fair

You'd like to connect with readers at Leipzig Book Fair?

Leipzig Book Fair is a place of literary discovery, offering literature lovers a wide range of new German and international publications. Fans of celebrities and bestselling authors, as well as debut authors, come to Leipzig to experience the diversity of literature, discover new releases and gain fresh perspectives. The book and media industry’s most important spring event thus brings together readers, authors, publishers and the media – not only from Germany, but from all over the world.

Make the most of the energy at the fair to forge close and lasting connections with your readers, showcase your new releases and authors to an interested audience, and gather valuable feedback!

Young people come to Leipzig to discover new books, meet their favourite authors and creators in person, and be part of a community that shares their enthusiasm for literature.

Our event programme at the fair and the Leipzig liest reading festival, taking place at hundreds of venues, offers you and your authors the chance to engage directly with readers. A huge audience is guaranteed!

300,000 visitors and their social media content will give you, as an exhibitor at the Leipzig Book Fair, a huge reach.

The largest exhibition area at Leipzig Book Fair is dedicated to fiction and non-fiction. In Halls 2, 4 and 5, readers will find the book industry’s vast array of titles. Your titles will also be showcased here!

Our readers form a dedicated community with a strong appetite for new releases.

On average, visitors spent €110 at Leipzig Book Fair, with 33% spending as much as €250 or more (2026).

Find out more facts and figures about our visitors.